EAPP (writing a concept paper)

Question 1

• summary that outlines the key elements of a proposed project or research study
• provides an overview of the project and helps funding agencies determine if the proposal is likely to be approved
• also known as a prospectus, preliminary proposal, or pre-proposal
• usually ranges 500 to 2000 words

Answer 1

concept paper

Question 2

• Serves as the foundation for a full proposal
• Helps determine the feasibility of a project
• Used to pique the interest of potential funding agencies
• Used to obtain informal feedback on ideas before preparing a full proposal

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uses of concept paper

Question 3

distinguishing characteristics that seperates other from the same genus

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differentia

Question 3

done through parenthetical or brief explanation

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informal

Question 3

• a method of identifying a given term and making its meaning clearer
• purpose is to clarify and explain concepts, ideas and issue by answering the question “what does it mean?”
• can be presented in three ways

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definition

Question 3

explains the term incorporating the species, the genus and the differentia

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formal definitiom

Question 3

class or category

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genus

Question 3

the term being defined

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species

Question 4

detailed way of defining a term and is usually composed of at least one paragraph

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extended definition

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Explains and interprets sentences, verses, quotes, or passages from a literary or academic work

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explication

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Goals, methodology, timeline, benefits

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project description

Question 5

• Organizes points from a general, abstract idea to specific, concrete examples
• Signal words for _____: after all, as an example, in other words, put another way, to be specific, consider the following, in particular, specifically, to clarify, for example, in short, stated differently, to illustrate

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clarification

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Details about the company/funding agency and reasons for approval of the proposal

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introduction

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Details about the proponents

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cover page

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Gap in knowledge or problems that will be solved by the project; importance of the project

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rationale or background

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Budget with item description; explain or justify the budget; equipment/materials to be used

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project needs and cost

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Research title, name and school, date of submission

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title page

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problems to be solved; reasons

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background of the study

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Context, participants, instruments to be used, procedure

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abridged methodology

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gantt chart set in months and year

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timeline

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Theory that will guide the research; synthesis of related literature and studies

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preliminary literature review

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general and specific objectives

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statement of the prob

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citations

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references